Cofounder/Senior Writer/Editor for The Yanks Are Coming, inventor of sushi nachos.
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He got a concussion and they told him that he was prime Buffon and he believed it
The Qatari goalkeeper Mahmud Abunad was really excellent after that early collision. Not just because of his saves, but because he was so fearless under the high ball and quick to take the pressure off his defence. A performance of great courage.
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While most took an expected view of the 2026 USMNT World Cup roster, I looked through a unique lens that represents my area of focus. Here is an analysis of the development pathways that built this World Cup Roster ⤵️
ussoccercollective.com/devel…
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Malik was the player I told my group to watch. I knew they’d appreciate the subtle culture to his game. They were blown away by his skill.
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USMNT midfielder Malik Tillman is one of only THREE players to have had 3 shots, chances created, dribbles, final-third ball recoveries and fouls won in a single FIFA World Cup game 👏
▫️ Eden Hazard vs Panama in 2018
▫️ Eden Hazard vs Tunisia in 2018
▫️ Neymar vs Mexico in 2018
▫️ Malik Tillman vs Paraguay in 2026 🇺🇸
ELITE COMPANY 🔥
(via @OptaJohan)
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🇺🇸 Alex Freeman, vs. all players through the first four matches of the World Cup:
- T-1st for ball progressions (10)
- 2nd for line breaking passes completed (23)
😁😁
Jun 13
The world is going to learn Alex Freeman today
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Jun 13
And thus Poch’s Death Metal Midfield was born
Jun 13
Gustavo Alfaro, the Paraguay coach, puts defeat down to the "complexity" of the US approach. "They dominated tactically, technically and physically... they create a pentagon in midfield... they have a solution to every problem".
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Jun 12
Then and now. First World Cup was Italia 90. The 2026 World Cup starts today at SoFi.
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I've hit subscribe on "Max's anecdotal evidence" and you should too
Can confirm this will be most viewed ⚽️ game in American 🇺🇸 history, everyone talking about it gym/chipotle/dry cleaners.
Sources tell me tonight has a red carpet guest list that will rival Knicks game.
My friend Jose who runs an HVAC company said it took him 3 hours to go from Lawndale to Downey, normally takes 40 mins.
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Jun 12
Whatever you do while I’m away, don’t dress the duck in a Mexico shirt and take it to the match
Me:
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Jun 11
So one thing we are going to kind of sort let out of the bag right now is this.
If you happen to find us @SolaceBrewing / @SolaceOutpost or @FranklinHallDC and you are visiting from another country or a fan of another team.
We want to continue a soccer tradition but in our own way. If you bring us a scarf from whatever country, or team or whoever you roll with than we will trade you one of ours as part of our way of saying welcome. Our goal is to when all is said and done put any teams we have collected on display permanently.
#USMNT
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Jun 11
I podded with two of my favorite soccer people about the USMNT, identity, patriotism, & a lot of other stuff TAP IN ‼️
Shades of World Cup - U.S.A.🇺🇸 w/ @blazindw & @v_sospiffy of @scuffedpod
🥇How far can the U.S. go?
⚽️Key players on the squad
🗣️Where can USMNT go from here
YouTube: youtu.be/ytQjR5QRs98?is=1iSX…
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0AS1S9…
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My favorite goal ever at Azteca.
MB 90. 🔥🇺🇸
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Jun 11
Moïse Bombito is IN ✅
Sources tell Kristian Jack that the OGC Nice defender has reportedly made the CanMNT 🇨🇦 World Cup roster, and is set to be on the squad list when it officially has to be submitted to FIFA before 3PM ET today 😎
#VWFC standout Ralph Priso misses out as a result
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Went back and looked at these uncapped squads from 2022 after the World Cup. Can't tell if Matt or Belz won it...
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We held a draft of USMNT prospects and late-bloomers, (players not on the 26-man WC roster) live on the Discord with @chai_asc, @MattSHartman and @amcalabrese12.
A fun, speculative exercise. We recorded it. Here's the episode, and the lineups.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Jun 5
Is this the best World Cup team photo of all time?
Bravo, Norway 🇳🇴⚔️
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Jun 5
Is this the best World Cup team photo of all time?
Bravo, Norway 🇳🇴⚔️
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Growing up in South Florida, Jozy Altidore heard a lot of Spanish playing soccer with local kids. As a teenager, he went to play for Villarreal, in the Castellón part of Spain.
This summer he serves as a World Cup commentator for Telemundo, the games’ official Spanish-language network. nbcnews.com/sports/soccer/jo…
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USMNT’s most-watched matches on TV this World Cup cycle, per @nielsen:
(Last Sunday vs Senegal was just under 1 million)
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Listen, there is NOTHING that will ever make up for Alberto Quintero getting injured in the lead-up to the 2018 World Cup after all he did to build this national team... but please let him be the hero in a Gold Cup final victory tonight thx
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Most underrated player in CONCACAF should be starting today but was injured last wk. Feel so bad for #usmnt fullback tormentor Alberto Quintero. x.com/nwblackmon/status/1008…
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